Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium

1924 – 1925

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

1. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium Marker

A twin marker is on the reverse side.

Inscription. The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. Stocktonians conducted bond drives to fund construction of the Memorial Auditorium to honor those who gave their lives while serving in the Armed Forces in World War I.

Stockton Historical Landmark No. 45
Designated by Stockton City Council 1990

Erected 1990 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 37° 57.494′ N, 121° 17.575′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of West Oak Street and Center Street, on the right when traveling east on West Oak Street. The building in located at 525 North Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stockton Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton Vietnam War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Remember Pearl Harbor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Women Veterans Tree (about 500 feet away); José Maria Morelos y Pavón (about 500 feet away); We Shall Never Forget (about 500 feet away); Firefighters Memorial (about 500 feet away); Stockton City Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium Marker

The building is to the right of the marker and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza is seen across Center Street.

Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium As Seen From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

3. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium As Seen From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

Building is Flanked by Two Golden Bear Sculptures image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

4. Building is Flanked by Two Golden Bear Sculptures

Sculptured Panel - (1) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

5. Sculptured Panel - (1) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902
Cuba - Puerto Rico - USA - Phillipine Islands

Sculptured Panel - (2) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

6. Sculptured Panel - (2) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

American Legion

Sculptured Panel - (3) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

7. Sculptured Panel - (3) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

The Great Seal of the State of
California

Sculptured Panel - (4) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

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8. Sculptured Panel - (4) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

Stockton Founded June 1849
Incorporated July 1850

Sculptured Panel - (5) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

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9. Sculptured Panel - (5) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

Federal Seal
United States of America

Sculptured Panel - (6) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

10. Sculptured Panel - (6) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

Sculptured Panel - (7) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

11. Sculptured Panel - (7) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text

Grand Army of the Republic
1861 - Veterans - 1866

Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium image. Click for full size.

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12. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium

Inscription at top of entrance:

Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium
Tomorrow and Forever the People of Stockton Will Hold in Memory the Valor of Their Sons
Who On Land and Sea, at Home and Abroad, Served Their Country in Defense of Liberty

American Legion War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

13. American Legion War Memorial

Located at the entrance to the Civic Auditorium East: World War II, North: Korea, West: Vietnam, South: World War I
Dedicated To
The Veterans
Of America
July 5, 1981
Karl Ross Post 16
American Legion

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,803 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 13. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.